Athens
Athens's pub equivalent is the kafeneio (traditional Greek café) and ouzeri (ouzo bar) — Brettos (1909 distillery) is the most heritage; Klimataria (Plaka taverna) brings the rebetiko music tradition.
Plaka · $$
1909 distillery with 60+ backlit liqueur bottles.
Plateia Theatrou · $$
Central Athens heritage taverna, open since 1927, with live rebetiko Tue–Sat.
Plaka · $$
Plaka traditional fado-style taverna (Greek equivalent).
Psiri · $$
Psiri stone-walled taverna with live Greek music on select nights.
Plaka · $$
Plaka's old fish taverna, a heritage table with live music.
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Pangrati heritage taverna with weekend rebetiko.
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